Material Planner

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense; Moorpark (CA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company in Moorpark, CA seeks a Material Planner to lead material flow, inventory control, and outbound shipments. You will oversee procurement coordination, shop order releases, and material kit preparation to support project-based manufacturing.

The role requires 3+ years in materials management and logistics, a BA/BS preferred, and strong ERP/MRP and MS Office skills. Import/export knowledge and lean manufacturing experience are a plus.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred.
• Strong planning and organizational skills with adaptability.
• Experience with Import/Export and international shipping.
• LEAN Manufacturing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials.
• Manage raw material receipt, inventory, and finished goods movement to customers.
• Maintain records of inventory movements and Customer Furnished Property.
• Issue shop orders and coordinate material kits with Production.
• Assist with cycle counts and physical inventories; support Kaizen activities.
• Coordinate shipments, packing slips, and logistical liaison duties.

Skills

Materials Management

Logistics

Planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

ERP/MRP

MS Office

Job description

This opportunity is located within our Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company business, a global leader of mission-critical hardware and systems solutions including precision energetics systems and innovative explosive solutions. Click here to learn more.

Job Description

EBAD seeks a Material Planner for the leadership, oversight, and maintenance of material flow and logistical requirements.

This position is located in Moorpark, CA and reports to the Material Planning Supervisor.

Summary of Responsibilities

The material planner manages and controls inventory movement from customer order to shipment.

This position oversees and coordinates all inventory movement associated with project based standard-mod and development product manufacture.

Principal duties and responsibilities include the following

• Reviews supply and demand within ERP to ensure timely availability of production materials to meet contract requirements.
• Effectively manages raw material receipt, inventory and distribution including finished goods movement and shipment to customers.
• Maintains accurate and timely records of inventory movements and transactions including Customer Furnished Property.
• Establishes material requirements and requisitions materials to assure on time delivery to production.
• Allocates existing inventory and creates planned shop orders in ERP for procurement of material.
• Ensures demand is generated properly for all materials.
• Maintains Receiving Inspection and X-ray priorities.
• Coordinates with Material Control for timely release of Shop Order and material kits based upon production demand.
• Issues all shop floor point of use materials and reports production in ERP.
• Arranges shipments, creates packing slip, and performs logistical liaison functions.
• Interfaces with other functions to effectively and efficiently monitor material flow and work prioritization from customer order receipt to project close out.
• Effectively supports cycle counts and/or physical inventory audits including root cause analysis and corrective action implementation associated with inventory inaccuracies.
• Participates in Continuous Improvement efforts and Kaizen activities.
• Actively leads, creates and energizes positive change.
• Initiates investigation and involves the key personnel required to resolve problems that may impact scheduled shipments.
• Trains other departments on inventory best practices and cycle counting.

Requirements

• 3+ years in Materials Management, Logistics, and Planning
• Bachelor’s degree in business or related field preferred
• Ability to view at a high level the overall potential risks and impacts within the organization based on material planning decisions
• Strong planning and organizational skills with ability to be flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and assignments.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, verbally and in writing, to individuals at all levels and to cross-functional groups.
• Must be able to effectively communicate and interact with all levels of management
• Understanding of configuration management, supply chain, material control, manufacturing, and shipping processes
• Experience with Import/Export requirements and international shipping
• Good working knowledge of computer applications such as ERP/MRP
• Proficient in MS Office Suite: Excel, Word, and Power Point.
• Ability to interpret and understand work orders as well as mechanical, technical, and electronic drawings, manuals, and other related documentation
• Ability to motivate people, particularly in supply chain and materials management environment
• LEAN Manufacturing concept implementation experience preferred

Compensation

Salary Range: $65,000 - $90,000 per year. Salary is determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, internal equity, and alignment with market data.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an EO Employer-M/F/Veteran/ Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

Ensign-Bickford Aerospace & Defense Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, national origin, or veteran status.

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